Julio Díaz (boxer)
Julio Díaz (born December 24, 1979) is a Mexican former professional boxer who is a Former IBF Lightweight World Champion the brother of boxing trainer Joel Díaz and former world champion Antonio Díaz.[1]
| Julio Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Julio C. Díaz |
| Nickname(s) | The Kidd |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Born | December 24, 1979 Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 29 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Professional career
Diaz captured the IBF lightweight interim title with a win over Ricky Quiles in 2006 and then IBF lightweight title with a knockout win over Jesús Chávez in February 2007.
On October 13, 2007, Diaz lost his title to the Mexican American Juan Díaz.[2] After a third round knockout loss to Keith Thurman in 2014, Diaz announced his retirement.
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See also
- List of IBF World Champions
- List of Lightweight Boxing Champions
- List of Boxing Families
References
- Archived March 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Julio Diaz gets back on track at ESPN2's Friday Night Fights card. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved on 2011-05-09.
External links
| Preceded by Javier Jauregui |
IBF Lightweight Champion May 13, 2004 – March 1, 2005 Vacated |
Succeeded by Leavander Johnson |
| New title | IBF Lightweight Champion Interim title May 18, 2006 – February 3, 2007 |
Unified |
| Preceded by Jesús Chávez |
IBF Lightweight Champion February 3, 2007 – October 13, 2007 |
Succeeded by Juan Díaz |
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